02:02Dozens of farmers protested in Chisinau on Thursday, calling for increased funding for the agricultural sector.
Footage shows the workers and their tractors, with many sounding their horns, in front of the Moldovan government building
Farmer Power Association Executive Director Alexandru Slusari stated that if all farmers from different regions of the country were united, the movement would have a greater impact.
One of the protesters noted that the issue of funding for the agricultural sector had been raised repeatedly, but the authorities always claimed there was no money due to a 'state of emergency'.
"Our goal is to solve the issue faster, not to stand around and wait for their favour. We are open and ready to help, to invest time and effort to solve the financing problem and to conclude everything as soon as possible," he said.
Speaking at a press briefing, Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Vladimir Bolea said that action would be taken to solve the issues raised by grain farmers.
"The Commission on establishing the insolvency of farmers has started its work. The commission will draw up a list of economic agents that are on the verge of bankruptcy and come up with targeted measures for them," he said.
In addition, Bolea said that a proposal to reallocate about 28.3 million USD from the Agency of Intervention and Payments for Agriculture (AIPA) fund for 2024 was not supported by the Moldovan government because it would disadvantage other agricultural workers.
According to media reports, the protesters are demanding that the government increase support for the agrarian sector affected by drought and falling grain prices, as well as cancel fines for existing debts. The protesters are also concerned about the opening of the country's market to grain imports from Ukraine.
Moldovan farmers' protests have been taking place since the summer of 2023.
Farmers park tractors outside Moldovan government building to protest against agricultural policies
Dozens of farmers protested in Chisinau on Thursday, calling for increased funding for the agricultural sector.
Footage shows the workers and their tractors, with many sounding their horns, in front of the Moldovan government building
Farmer Power Association Executive Director Alexandru Slusari stated that if all farmers from different regions of the country were united, the movement would have a greater impact.
One of the protesters noted that the issue of funding for the agricultural sector had been raised repeatedly, but the authorities always claimed there was no money due to a 'state of emergency'.
"Our goal is to solve the issue faster, not to stand around and wait for their favour. We are open and ready to help, to invest time and effort to solve the financing problem and to conclude everything as soon as possible," he said.
Speaking at a press briefing, Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Vladimir Bolea said that action would be taken to solve the issues raised by grain farmers.
"The Commission on establishing the insolvency of farmers has started its work. The commission will draw up a list of economic agents that are on the verge of bankruptcy and come up with targeted measures for them," he said.
In addition, Bolea said that a proposal to reallocate about 28.3 million USD from the Agency of Intervention and Payments for Agriculture (AIPA) fund for 2024 was not supported by the Moldovan government because it would disadvantage other agricultural workers.
According to media reports, the protesters are demanding that the government increase support for the agrarian sector affected by drought and falling grain prices, as well as cancel fines for existing debts. The protesters are also concerned about the opening of the country's market to grain imports from Ukraine.
Moldovan farmers' protests have been taking place since the summer of 2023.
Dozens of farmers protested in Chisinau on Thursday, calling for increased funding for the agricultural sector.
Footage shows the workers and their tractors, with many sounding their horns, in front of the Moldovan government building
Farmer Power Association Executive Director Alexandru Slusari stated that if all farmers from different regions of the country were united, the movement would have a greater impact.
One of the protesters noted that the issue of funding for the agricultural sector had been raised repeatedly, but the authorities always claimed there was no money due to a 'state of emergency'.
"Our goal is to solve the issue faster, not to stand around and wait for their favour. We are open and ready to help, to invest time and effort to solve the financing problem and to conclude everything as soon as possible," he said.
Speaking at a press briefing, Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Vladimir Bolea said that action would be taken to solve the issues raised by grain farmers.
"The Commission on establishing the insolvency of farmers has started its work. The commission will draw up a list of economic agents that are on the verge of bankruptcy and come up with targeted measures for them," he said.
In addition, Bolea said that a proposal to reallocate about 28.3 million USD from the Agency of Intervention and Payments for Agriculture (AIPA) fund for 2024 was not supported by the Moldovan government because it would disadvantage other agricultural workers.
According to media reports, the protesters are demanding that the government increase support for the agrarian sector affected by drought and falling grain prices, as well as cancel fines for existing debts. The protesters are also concerned about the opening of the country's market to grain imports from Ukraine.
Moldovan farmers' protests have been taking place since the summer of 2023.